Meet the carnivorous insect that eats everything from ducks to turtles

Giant water bugs are intriguing creatures that inhabit freshwaters around the world. With their impressive size and predatory behavior, they have attracted the interest of scientists and curious people alike. These creatures are not only impressive for their hunting abilities, but also for playing a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. In 2018, Shin-ya Ohba, an entomologist at Nagasaki University in Japan, published a comprehensive st…